Ryan Grimshaw
Some days my legs hurt more then others, putting the miles in though.
I have been listening to and enjoying the podcast daily.
I have not been reading the blog but will try to check it out.
No reason to stop now!!!

Allison Dougherty
I’m glad that halfway is over because my body wants a couple days off so bad. I ran Sat morning and didn’t run till Sun evening so that was helpful.
I am not listening to the podcast because I listen to the Bible scriptures while I run and then pray for people in our area until I get home. I am reading the blog though, I love that!!
I know God will give me strength to finish and I plan to finish strong!! I will probably run 3-6 days a week after this challenge even though I’m busy because now I know I can do it!
Thanks for the challenge!

Ryan Yoder
Feeling good so far!
I have been listening to the podcast every day and enjoying your reading. (Especially the angry mob voices:)
I just got caught up with the blog this morning.
Why stop? We’re halfway through already!

1. Karen Connow
2. Last couple days were a little rough with long weekend runs and very busy work days
3Been listening to the podcasts and loving them!
4. No I haven’t been reading the blog but I read some of the Fb posts and comment
5. I’ve got this with the support of the group

Scott Tinman
1st time checking in…and feeling pretty good. A couple times almost felt like quitting but pushed through and still in it!
I have not listened to the podcast and 1st time on the blog….whoops
Half way through and determined to finish this for that t-shirt!

1. Heidi Hartzler
2. Feeling tired, but this is such a busy time of year!!
3. I listen to the podcast EVERY day and I LOVE it!!!! Thank you for taking time to do it for us!
4. I read the blog off my email but not every day!
5. I hope to finish, As long as I stay healthy!

I’m Melissa shanks. Feeling pretty good! Some days I have to make time right before bed!!! It’s a tough commitment at the end of the school year. I listen to podcast a couple times, but I read every day. I’m definitely up for the finish!

Matt Yoder
•I’m feeling well to day 15. Finding a running partner or changing the route helps too.
•I listen to parts of the podcast.
•Yup. I keep looking for Jeff’s next story.
•Yes. So far, the #5kMay2019 has been exactly what I’ve been looking for to keep me running literally every day.

– Feeling good… Ran my fastest 5K of the challenge this morning.
– I haven’t listened to the podcast. Need to figure out a way to listen in my car.
– Yes, I read the blog every day.
– Yes! If I start it I will finish it.

Cassie Chance
I am feeling accomplished, have been in MN with my Grandmother who is not well but managed to get my 5k in while she slept and my daughter sat with her. Thought I may have to give up with this drive, but It is a nice break from the stresses of the day to get out moving!
I have listened to the podcast every day, usually following along as I read but the last two days I have just listened.
Read the blog but not daily, have read all the days but sometimes skip a day and read two posts the next day.
Definitely know I can finish, Lord willing!
Thank you Jeff for this challenge and the podcasts!

Ron Detweiler
YES I listen to the podcasts everyday. I have read most of the blogs but not all of them
Yes! Lord willing I will finish this challenge I have lost 15 lbs through this this far! Hoping to keep that going!

1. Amy Geiser
2. I am glad I’m participating again; I’d be sad to miss it. My legs are definitely tired.
3. The podcast is awesome! I missed the first couple days and still want to go back and re-listen to them. Thanks for taking the time to do that!
4. I haven’t been as good reading the blog daily this year.
5. Yes! Not gonna quit now!

-Sarah Hostetler
-I am feeling pretty good! Realizing the importance of taking the time to stretch!
– I didn’t realize there was a podcast until yesterday, will listen today.
-I am already in the middle of a study so I haven’t been keeping up with the reading.
-yes! I signed up with a friend and I think we can do it 👍🏻

Kelly Kuzma
Feeling pretty good… I like doing my 3.1 first thing in the morning with friends!
I have listened to the podcast several times but not everyday.
Have not read the blog
ABSOLUTELY! Looking forward to the next 16 days!

1. Ronda Shultzman
2. Feeling awesome
3. I listen to the podcasts, but not daily. Try to save them up for long runs.
4. I didn’t realize there was a blog but and going to check it out
5. I am absolutely finishing!

1. David Sears. 2. Feeling challenged, the 5K is a doable goal, the 5K walking day is a saving grace versus running the 5K each day. My training plan is to run most days with walks on rest days, at my age 4 or 5 days of running is most I should be doing, hence the 5K walk makes this very doable. 3. I do listen to the podcasts when I can sit still for the half-hour or so. It is a positive encouragement to keep the goal in mind and keep going. 4. I read the Blog entries when I pull up the web site – I personally am not a big blogger. 5. At the half way point, with God’s grace and health and injury free – there are some races coming up before the end of May, I plan on completing the scripture readings and the physical activities, even beyond May 31st. (I’ve signed up for the Akron Marathon series). An additional comment concerning the Scripture readings as read straight through, I find they are very time-line friendly for me. Many church Gospel readings are short and not in sequence – this continuous reading of the Apostles places the activities of Christ in a good order which I better understand. I’ve been able to share your initiative with others at my church and discuss the physical and spiritual aspects of this project.

Gail Bleibtrey
Wow! Half way? Feeling pretty good about this.
I have listened to some.
I have read some of the blog.
God willing I will finish this. I acknowledge there is nothing I have complete control over so I am hopeful He allows it.

Rick Coblentz
I’m actually feeling pretty good, having a running partner makes it great.
I haven’t been listening but wanna start. Didn’t realize about the blog.
Halfway to the finish, why stop now. Its exciting to see the improving results day by day.

Justin Yoder here.
I’m not a mega runner like some but I have run 90+ miles in a month before and this equates to a minimum of 96.1 miles so I figured I could do it. It’s worn me down a bit more than I expected but I’m plugging along. One of my goals was weight loss and I’m down about 20lbs from January 1st so this is a good motivator to carry me through into month 6 of the year.

Not listening to the podcast. In January I joined Time to Revive school for a 2 year program of going through the Bible. There’s at least one chapter a day and a 29 minute teaching and then a group of men meet once a week to discuss. So this has been my primary listening on my runs.

Benji Mast
I feel absolutely great. Sore but such a good sore. I have not listened to the podcasts. However I have read some of the blogs which are spot on! And absolutely, the second half of the month is always more fun then the first!

1. Brittany Grimshaw
2. Feeling great! A little sore but loving the challenge
3. I have not been listening as consistently as I would like to
4. Read some of the blog posts
5. Absolutely plan to finish!

K Farrell.
My ankles are starting not to like me half way though but my endurance is increasing. I’ve not listened to any podcasts yet, but so try to read the blog. I’m wanting to finish this challenge because the challenge is keeping me accountable to get outside and be active daily. We will see how I feel after the Medina Half-Marathon, the day after will let me know if I can finish this month strong. Thank you for challenging us!

I’m loving this challenge & feeling great! I love the addition of the podcast & have shared that with friends, too! I’ve read the blog when I check in and I most definitely have what it takes to finish! Thank you for your work & time you put into this!
#5kMay2019?

Justin holt.
Wow it is halfway already. My legs are a little like jello, but I’m starting to get in a good rhythm. I unfortunately have not done a great job following the blog or podcast. I know I can finish the month strong

Christine Makselan
My legs are hurting but I’m proud of myself for what I’ve accomplished.
I am not listening to the pod cast or reading the blog. I barely feel I have time to fit the 5k in.
I will finish! Why get this far and not finish!

Jodi Polen- I’m feeling great halfway through this challenge. It has been so good for me in many ways. I’ve been loving the podcasts and the blog posts and am positive that I will finish the challenge. Everyone is doing a fantastic job!!

1.) Ruth Thomas
2.) I actually feel really good most days. Even on the couple of days where I was thinking “gosh I don’t want to do this today,” once I got started I was so glad to finish and log that 3.10 miles!
3.) I listen to as many podcasts as I can (they’re awesome by the way!)
4.) I do read the blog posts!
5.) I will finish! I have a thought when I’m at a race that I will finish unless I faint, or there’s a bone sticking out. 😊
Thanks so much for this challenge.

1) Mike Makselan
2) I feel pretty good so far. Deffinately harder than last year though. Each day is a little easier though.
3) I try to listen to as many podcast as I can.
4) I have read a few blogs.
5) I will finish. Everyday life keeps trying to get in the way but I’m determined to complete the challenge.

Derrick Miller
It was a little rough after the long run but I believe I can power through.
I enjoyed the podcast early on but fail to utilize it unless it pops up right in front of me when I’m at work
I haven’t been utilizing the blog to its fullest
I believe I have enough in the tank to finish this

I meant to add how much I appreciate you putting this whole deal together…I enjoy the extra accountability to read more scripture daily and am inspired by the new runners who continue to power through and persevere and form great habits through this tough sport.

Same! I am ultra encouraged by all of the awesome people who are pushing through and making it happen. Very inspiring!

Last year while I was running a marathon in Kentucky, I was cramping super hard in my calf. When I could no longer hold my “goal pace”, I thought, “What is the point. I may as well just quit.”

At that same time, I was on an out-and-back portion of the race and the people coming towards me were running WAY slower than me… and they were working HARD… and they were AWESOME!

I thought to myself, “If they are working that hard, doing their best, and pushing through, then so can I!” I sucked it up and gritted our the race, 10 minutes slower than my goal time, but I finished. I was proud of the finish!

To everyone running / walking the 5k faithfully at ANY pace, you rock! Keep going! It truly is inspiring!

Karen Alexander. I am feeling well, like I have a good start at getting back into running. Warmer weather should be an additional encouragement. I am such a disappointment. I am not listening to the podcast or reading the blog, but I am doing my scripture reading, as this is something that is important to me anyhow. Of course, I have what it takes. I have been “cheating” and in my own eyes by walking some days, which is totally within the rules. There are days when I just can’t afford to sweat. I am working on fitting running, and regular perspiration, back into my life. Thank you for providing this challenge for a kick start.

Marlin Yoder
How am I feeling? Hamstrings are really causing problems right now, don’t know if it’s from no rest or totally unrelated. Have good energy otherwise.
I really enjoy the podcast (as does my wife), often listen to it when going to bed. I have listened to everyone, although I have missed a few days and then listened to multiple ones on the same day.
Reading the blog? Most of them
Yes, I have what it takes to finish, not stopping now.

1. Randy Geiser
2. I feel good and strong.
3. Yes, listening at night.
4. Trying to read the blogs. Have missed just a couple.
5. I’m no longer sore and I’m feeling good, so I believe I have what it takes to finish.

1. Marion Troyer.
2.Feeling better and better every day.
3.I listen to it every day, its so helpful!! Thanks!!!!
4.Very seldom read the blog. so far I’m read the three chapters!!!!
5. YES!!!
Thanks again for the challenge!!

1) Aryn Overcash
2) I’m feeling great! I missed a couple of days due to a stomach bug, but I’m back at it.
3) No, I haven’t listened to the podcast yet.
4) I read the blog when I think about it!
5) Yes, I have what it takes to finish strong!

1. Melissa Lemon
2. Feeling pretty good.
3. Yes. I listen while running/walking. I have really learned a lot from the podcasts. Thanks for all your time and insight Jeff!
4. Have not been reading the blog but will try to more now.
5. Yes, I plan to finish!!

I am glad to be half way! I feel much better than I did on day one and am looking forward to finishing strong! Melissa and I have been running together and therefore not listening to the podcast. I have also not done so well at keeping up with the blogs. I am definitely planning on. finishing 5k every day.

Man the fact that we are half way feels great! We got a late night 5k in this evening and are excited to continue. We have spent the 5ks without earbuds just enjoying each other’s company and chatting so I haven’t been listening to the podcast. It has been refreshing, and I am looking forward to the rest of the time. I haven’t read all the blogs, but I have enjoyed the ones I have read!

Kendra Smith
I’m so glad we are halfway thru! I’m enjoying getting closer to my fitness goal, but every day is brutal 😂
I listened to the podcast once
I read the blog when I remember
I am going to finish ❤️

Allene.
Struggling to run everyday and I got sick this week so missed the past 2 days due to fever. I have my first 10K sat so it stinks I’m sick but I’m gonna do what I can do. I’ve been listening to the pod casts and appreciate the time and effort put into making them.

Some days have been great and some days have not been great. Either way, I’m piling on the miles. Thanks for letting me check in a day late. I had classes and meetings and it slipped my simple mind. I’m hanging in there.

1: Jason Miller
2: Feeling great. I’ve really enjoyed being out on runs again and the days I’m at the firehouse I make it work on the hamster wheel 🙄
3: No
4: I’ve been jumping on most every day knowing there’s another check in coming…. Well somehow I missed this one and just now found it. 🤪
5: if the good Lord’s a willing and the creeks don’t rise, should be good to go.

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